Bill barr news

Bill Barr is a former United States Attorney General, serving from 2019 to 2020. Here are some recent news articles and updates about him:

Recent News:

  1. Trump's Pardon of Roger Stone: In February 2020, Barr faced criticism for his role in the Justice Department's decision to drop charges against Roger Stone, a longtime ally of President Trump. Stone was convicted of lying to Congress and obstructing the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
  2. Mueller Report: In March 2019, Barr released a redacted version of the Mueller Report, which investigated Russian interference in the 2016 election and potential collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Barr's handling of the report's release was criticized by Democrats, who accused him of spinning the report's findings to benefit Trump.
  3. Investigation into Trump's Ukraine dealings: In September 2019, Barr was criticized for his role in the Justice Department's investigation into Trump's dealings with Ukraine. Barr had previously said that he was not aware of any wrongdoing by Trump, despite evidence that Trump had pressured Ukraine to investigate his political rivals.
  4. Criticism of Barr's handling of protests: In June 2020, Barr faced criticism for his handling of protests against police brutality and systemic racism. Barr was accused of using excessive force against protesters and of politicizing the Justice Department.

Recent Quotes:

  1. On the Mueller Report: "I think the report is a very thorough and fair report. I think it's a very good report." (March 2019)
  2. On the investigation into Trump's Ukraine dealings: "I don't think there's any evidence of wrongdoing by the President." (September 2019)
  3. On the protests: "I think it's a very serious situation. I think it's a very dangerous situation. I think it's a very chaotic situation." (June 2020)

Recent Interviews:

  1. Fox News: Barr appeared on Fox News in June 2020 to discuss the protests and the Justice Department's response to them.
  2. CNN: Barr appeared on CNN in March 2020 to discuss the Mueller Report and the Justice Department's investigation into Trump's dealings with Ukraine.
  3. PBS NewsHour: Barr appeared on PBS NewsHour in February 2020 to discuss the Justice Department's decision to drop charges against Roger Stone.

Recent Op-Eds:

  1. The Wall Street Journal: Barr wrote an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal in June 2020, in which he defended the Justice Department's handling of the protests.
  2. The New York Times: Barr wrote an op-ed for The New York Times in March 2020, in which he defended the Mueller Report and the Justice Department's investigation into Trump's dealings with Ukraine.